The article offers a response by the German library organization Deutscher Bibliotheksverband (DBV) to the December 11, 2007 "Kultur in Deutschland" committee of inquiry. The committee's suggestion that German states develop library legislation regarding the duties and financing of libraries is commended, and further aspects of libraries are examined, such as the free access of information for people of all ages and social strata. The importance of libraries to children's education is noted.